Of all the things daffodils could possibly teach someone, you’d think fundraising is pretty unlikely. But on a cold February evening in 2019, four strangers and I at the Charity Fast-Track bootcamp in London were given a £1 coin and challenged to turn it into something much, much more.
Funding from Trusts and Foundations has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with many funders “overwhelmed” by increased demand. A sharp rise in applications has seen some funders pause funding programmes to deal with application backlogs and others raise concerns about unsustainable levels of demand. But what has prompted this situation and what can be done to tackle it?
There has never been a more important time to be a Trustee and to contribute to the strong leadership that will help the charity sector to navigate this crisis.
Entrepreneurship is a skill that requires conviction and continuous development says Anthony Impey, successful entrepreneur and judge for the Guildhall Creative Entrepreneur programme.
Some fundraisers have been put off fundraising by the events of this year. In this blog post, Cause4 argues that fundraising teams should keep going, and offers top tips for seeing success.
It may be the school summer holidays, but individuals across the charity sector continue to work hard to support those most in need. Read our sector round up here.
With the recent release of the Charity Commission investigation into the Royal National Institute of Blind People, there are a number of key lessons which charities of all sizes can take from this case.
Recruiting competent, innovative and passionate Trustees is crucial for charities to perform at their best, especially during such extraordinary times as these. How can we do it best?
Ben Wilson joins forces with Dr. Steve Greenfield (Professor of Sports Law & Practice, Westminster Law School) to reflect on the state of amateur cricket, and how Covid-19 might be the very catalyst for change across the recreational game.
